Saturday check-in Feb 12th - 8:00-8:45AM at the pavilion next to Hole 18 (Lions Pavilion)Players Meeting 9:00 AM 1st round tee-off 9:30 AM LUNCH BREAK - TO BE ANNOUNCED2nd round tee-off - TO BE ANNOUNCEDAward Ceremony at the pavilion immediately following scoring of the second round, and if we have no weather delays, we should be done with awards long before dark!

HOLE BY HOLE DESCRIPTIONS WILLS PARK (PAR 55)TWO METER RULE IS IN EFFECTBEYOND PATHS ANYWHERE ON COURSE IS OUT OF BOUNDS (PATHS ARE IN BOUNDS)ALL DIVISIONS PLAY CONCRETE TEES EXCEPT REC DIVISION ON HOLE 1 (WHICH HAS A CONCRETE REC TEE) AND HOLE 14 (FLAGS IN FRONT OF LEANING TREE)

Hole 1 195ft / REC DIVISION 145 ft Par 3All divisions except REC tee from the pad in the woods near the parking lot. Tees to a basket ahead and slightly to the right. Water in creek and beyond behind basket is OB.To next tee walk to the left 60 feet.

Hole 2 260 ft Par 3Tees to a basket ahead and slightly right through the trees. Water in creek and beyond on the left and behind basket and beyond is OB.To next tee 310 ft away, cross temp bridge, walk towards playground crossing asphalt path bridge, turn right towards creek.

Hole 3 295 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Water in creek and beyond on the right is OB. Beyond path on left is OB.To next tee 100 feet away, cross creek and turn right.

Hole 4 310 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Water in creek and beyond on the right is OB. Beyond path on left is OB.To next tee 260 feet away, turn left and walk towards the parking lot with the stables in the distance – Tee is in between trees.

Hole 5 295 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead and slightly left in the trees on the hill slope.Beyond path on right is OB. In road or parking lot and beyond is OB.To next tee 150 feet away, turn left and back towards #6 tee at edge of parking lot.

Hole 6 300 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Parking lot and beyond is OB. Leaning on curb is OB. (Grass/concrete on top of curb is OB line) To next tee 40 feet away, turn slightly right.

Hole 7 225 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Water in creek and beyond on the left and behind basket is OB. In road or parking lot on right and beyond is OB. To next tee 120 feet away, cross creek and turn right.

Hole 8 285 ft Par 3Tees to a basket that is straight ahead near creek. Water in creek and beyond on the right is OB. Beyond path on left is OB. To next tee 330 feet away, follow asphalt path straight ahead to #9 tee.

Hole 9 310 ft Par 3Tees to a basket ahead and toward the left beyond the creek. Water in creek and beyond on the right is OB until marked at top of bank with string and flags. SURROUNDED by water in creek in front of and to left of basket is OB. To next tee 70 feet away, cross bridge to #10 tee.

Hole 10 275 ft Par 3Tees to a basket uphill on the slope. To next tee 45 feet away, turn right and back downhill.

Hole 11 180 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Water in creek from marked and flagged string line and beyond behind basket is OB. Beyond path on left is OB.To next tee 45 feet away, turn left.

Hole 12 245 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Water in creek and beyond on the right is OB. Beyond path on left is OB.To next tee 180 feet away, walk across temp bridge and follow trail to the left to #13 tee.

Hole 13 265 ft Par 3Tees to a basket ahead and slightly left. Water in ditch is CASUAL WATER – NOT OB!To next tee 120 feet away, turn right and cross dirt trail to #14 tees.

Hole 14 365 / REC DIVISION 285 ft Par 4All DIVISIONS EXCEPT REC tee from Concrete pad – ALL REC PLAYERS walk 80 feet ahead of concrete tee to flags on other side of leaning tree. ALL players tee to a basket straight ahead and slightly left. Water in creek and beyond on the right is OB.To next tee 310 feet away, cross bridge and follow signs towards the #15 tee.

Hole 15 255 ft Par 3Tees to a basket ahead and to the right. Beyond path on left is OB.To next tee 120 feet away, turn right and follow signs and trail to #16 tee.

Hole 17 185 ft Par 3Tees to a basket straight ahead. Water in creek and beyond on the left is OB. Beyond path on right is OB.To next tee 125 feet away, walk straight ahead to # 18 tee.

Hole 18 320 ft Par 3Tees to a basket ahead and slightly right. SURROUNDED by water in creek to left is OB. Beyond creek is IB on this hole.Beyond path on right is OB. On or beyond sidewalk to right and behind basket is OB. In parking lot to right is OB. Surrounded by concrete in pavilion area is OB.To next tee 600 feet away, turn left and cross bridge, then walk between tennis courts to #1 tees.

I'm sorry that I don't have all of the info yet to be able to post it, be I will definately post all the entries received by tomorrow evening. With the new year, there were lots of people signing up for their PDGA renewals which kept me running those all day - and with the Event being 40 days away, 1 more day to wait shouldn't kill anyone for this Event. Besides if you signed up you know you are in.

By the way there are ONLY 13 SPOTS LEFT! So don't wait much longer if you want to get on the first Wills Event in several years.

Thanks to everyone who has signed up already and I'll get the names posted as soon as possible tomorrow.

Dale H wrote:Keith, do you have information on the course layout to be played by each division. I am planning my first trip to Wills to check out the new course on Saturday. Looking forward to a great 2011 GSSS!

There are only 2 tee pad differences for the REC men and Intermediate women divisions - Hole 1 will play from the REC Concrete pad and Hole 14 will have flags just beyond the leaning tree the other divisions have to throw over from the concrete tee (this was going to be the original tee except we could not pour concrete within 25 feet of the creek).

The other 16 holes will be the same concrete tee pads for everyone.

As it gets closer, I will posrt the Hole by Hole descriptions as I always do.

12 (on the slope past the Magnolia tree) and 13 (100 feet futher back and slightly left) will be in the Alternate postions for the Event if you wish to practice them before they move at the beginning of Feb.

1 ) FIRST ENTRY on New Years Day - and my favorite helper is now playing PRO! 2) 5 ladies signed up with Rachel no longer having to be the only female as she usually is.3) First Event at Wills in over 7 years takes less than 5 days to sell out! 4) 10+ first time GSSS players - will they know the answer? 5) Keeping it all in the family - almost 25% of the players are - there are 3 father/son, 2 sets of brothers, and 3 significant other pairs who are playing - which is the most ever at any GSSS event to date.

6) Not so much to do with the signups, but maybe it does since the all 6 Events only sold 9 spots this year - so it could have been the main factor in low turnout - who knows? A not so fun fact - First time in 6 years I won't be running a PDGA Sanctioned Event at my favorite ATL area permanent course (from the variety of designing options standpoint) and most everyone elses least favorite (for lots of different reasons depending on the player- it was either too long, too short, too hot, too many trees, not enough trees, too many open holes, too much OB, too much water, etc. )

You got me there. After my last few tournies, I decided to lay off for awhile until I've gotten more practice in and feel better about my game. Best of luck with the 1st GSSSS. I'm sure it will run smooth as silk. BTW, who's the top Will's dog? Forrest?

I have the NEWEST First Run Star Stamped Innova driver - the Star Vulcan - in all weight ranges from 160-175 available for sale - there areonly 25 total - with 4 in 160-164, 5 in 165-169, 8 in 170-172 and 8 in 173+.

They are $18 each or 2 for $33 and as usual for the first run Star Discs I get - first come first served - order by PM, email or phone me to get your choices and I will update the remaining discs as they are sold. They can be picked up at the first GSSS Event or by meeting me at Wills on any Monday-Friday with advance notice.

I also have only 8 of the the NEWEST First Run Star Stamped Innova midrange/putter the Star Wedge. They are $18 each or 2 for $33 with 4 in 165-169 and 4 in 173+ that will be shipped to me on Jan 18th, so they can also be picked up at the first GSSS Event or by meeting me at Wills on any Monday-Friday with advance notice.

Just played Wills on Sunday for the first time in a couple of years. I have to say WOW! Great job in reshaping the course, new baskets, killer crete pads, bridges, etc. A fantastic job by all, can't wait for GSSS #1. Wills is now on the heavy rotation list (Central Park, ERP, and Wills).

5) Keeping it all in the family - almost 25% of the players are - there are 3 father/son, 2 sets of brothers, and 3 significant other pairs who are playing - which is the most ever at any GSSS event to date.

billnchristy wrote:Hey Keith, will the creek OBs be defined at the top of the bank or at the water?

Also on 9 is the little run off to the right of the basket going to be casual or OB?

Just curious because we had some close calls this weekend and I really want to be accurate in my scoring so I can judge how I'm doing.

Thanks.

I will post the hole by hole descriptions later this month, but for "general" purposes, water and beyond in all creeks will be ob with lines that will be clearly marked where water crosses in front, back and to sides of baskets (as in 2, 9,11, 13). The tops of the creeks will be marked where creek directions change, but on all parallel to the fairway creeks it will be water and beyond. The wash "channels" that do not contain water unless it is raining will not be OB.

Any discs beyond the path will be OB, the path itself will be IB, giving you another 10 feet of fairway to work with.

I'm hoping the rain and crappy weather ends soon so that I will be able to use the slope position on 12 as I'm planning and the rest of the work to fine tune the course can be accomplished.

Again this is subject to change depending on weather and what the park can get done in terms of getting fairway 13 levelled and filled with dirt as well as getting the mulch down on several of the fairways, both in and out of the woods that were already supposed to have been done before the end of last year - that keep getting pushed back because of weather issues.

All hole descriptions for the Event will be on www.supersixseries.com and in the top post as it gets closer to the date.

There is 3 weeks to go until the Event and these players need to renew their PDGA membership BEFORE FEB 7th or pay the $10 Non member fee on the day of the Event.If you know someone on this list who does not frequent the message board, please let them know.

If anyone has signed up AFTER Monday 1/17/2011 until this moment, you will not show current until next Friday - and I will remove the names as they become current.Rand Eberhard, Tim Ellis, Adam Johnson, John Matlack, Diana Gunlock-Lane, Brett Rousseau, Matt Versola, Mike Dammes, Mike Eldridge, Alan Fornek,Nick Fornek, and Kim Fisher.

FWIW, there was a crew out today cutting down some of the larger dead trees along the fairway for 11 -- holes 10 and 11 were closed. They also seemed to be cutting up some of the downed trees that were leaning across the fairway. Didn't go back out after the round to see what had been done, but if you've played Wills recently you should expect 11 to look at least a little different from the last few weeks.

Will there be a reading from the Book of RevelAction? I heard the winner will get a velvet painting of Carlos (god rest his soul) eating Cinnamonbun while playing poker with squirrels. Hesitation of the brew! 2 shims! Bakaaaaaaa!

There are still 6 Silver Sponsorships (ALL 6 Events) left and 9 individual Event sponsorships remaining.The deadline for sponsorship is MON FEB 7th at 5PM.

PLATINUM Sponsor Zanfel has sent 5 boxes of their product (which retails for $40 at Walgreens and CVS) that will be used as a CTP prize for INT WOMEN, PRO WOMEN, REC, INT, and ADV/ADV MASTER divisions at GSSS Event #1. Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Wash... 1.0 oz.$39.99

The stuff works AFTER being exposed and can be used ANYWHERE on the body - there will be cards explaining the products usage for those who don't win this time - in case they wish to purchase it to use while playing courses in GA where Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac are an issue.

The PUP truck will be on hand and have food, sodas, and water available for purchase during lunch at GSSS #1 near Tournament Central. Zoom in for easier viewing by clicking on the menu.Menu is shown below:

Yes $25 for sign only and $35 for sign and disc - let me know - I would need the graphic by 4 PM TUESDAY at the latest to squeeze it in, otherwise it would just be the text above and contact you for further info.

Representatives from the Alpharetta Visitors and Convention Bureau and the Parks Department will be on hand at the players meeting - as well as photographers from the AVCB and Patch.com who will be taking pictures - so please be aware of your behavior and actions while at the players meeting and on the course. As this is the first Event there in several years and the people who were involved in spending the money to improve the course with new baskets and concrete will be on hand - everyone will be looking to see how it is received, so if you can please thank them for their contributions to improving Wills Park.

Brian Lang wrote:Any chance of backing the construction fence away from the Teepad on 15 for at least for tomorrow? It is kinda in my run up..

I already had it worked out with the construction foreman to have the fence be where it is now as when they first put it in it was on the edge of the pad all down the side and across the back 2 feet of the pad on the corner. PLEASE DO NOT move or mess with the fencing! It is a backhand turnover or forehand flick shot - neither which require running up form the back left corner any more than the length of the tee - it is only a 255 foot in length hole - do you really need more than a 12 foot and more than a 45 degree angle runup?

Hey Keith, sorry to keep bugging you. My score is still not corrected. I think you may have me confused w/ Scott Rich. I am David Rich and I shot the 119, w/ a 65 in round 1 and a 54 in round two. I got eighth place. Thanks!

Event Stats show that INT and ADV divisions played almost identical from 1 round to next, PRO Masters are the only division to learn and improve from 1 round to next, Pro Open Men played over 4 shots WORSE from round 1 to 2 and overall they beat the old guys average by only 1 stroke.

Open Pro Men Round 1 49.11Open Pro Men Round 2 53.47Open Pro Men Average 51.27